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  • Christopher Carlton avatar

    Sparks

    Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

    Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Can You Help Me Find A Hero.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    Jesus is the kind of hero we should be looking up to today, especially as Men.

    Can You Help Me Find A Hero 1/24/1999 Men’s Sunday 1 Samuel 15:1-11 Luke 4:14-30 Text John 11 If I told you come over to my house this afternoon, I want you to meet Mr. Hero. What kind of person would you expect to find. Would you expect to see someone who has done something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Master's Credentials Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    exposition on Matt ch 11

    THE MASTER’S CREDENTIALS Matthew 11 1. The Revelation of His credentials v. 1 "He departed to teach and to preach." Was Jesus really the Messiah? in ch 11 we see the:- The messenger of the Messiah v. 1 - 19 i.e. the miracles of the Messiah v. 20 - 30 , the message of the Messiah ch 12 v. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Discussion of how Jesus viewed and talked about John the Baptist.

    Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11:1-19 March 5, 2006 Introduction I was reading a special supplement to the Aberdeen newspaper yesterday about the 125th anniversary celebration for the city coming up this summer. In there was an article about a guy who does a lot of researching about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,227 views

    This is an updated version of an earlier sermon dealing with the reality that things in life do not turn out in the way we expect them to even for God’s People.

    It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Matthew 11:1-11:11 It’s Not What I Expected! 7/2/06 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 As a kid, did you ever want something from Christmas so badly that if you got it, you swore you’d never ask for anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brent Charles avatar

    The Invitation To Come And Rest Series

    Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    A salvation message to rest in Christ Jesus our Lord.

    A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine Salvation ____________ The Invitation Matthew11 NKJV Read Matthew 11:1-25 for context I. The revelation of the invitation – Matthew 11:25 A. 25 xAt that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Great Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,292 views

    Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    An Audience Of One

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    When it comes to your life, only the opinion of Christ counts.

    An Audience of One Matthew 11:16-19, Luke 7:31-35 November 07, 2004 Matthew 11:16-19 (NLT) "How shall I describe this generation? These people are like a group of children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, [17] ’We played wedding songs, and you weren’t happy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,835 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cynthia Hinson avatar

    Nutgrass Of The Soul

    Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Tough, arrogant and persistent, sin (like nutgrass) will (in Malachi’s words) be burnt to stubble to make way for the Kingdom. Don’t be childish -- our faith is not a game. The prophets have warned us -- and now, someone greater than a prophet is here.

    Nutgrass of the Soul Matthew 11:2-30 Rev. Cynthia T. Hinson – St. Paul United Methodist Church – Conroe, TX – July 7, 2002 The very last book of the Old Testament is Malachi, and the last verses of the last chapter of that book read thus: 1 "For behold, the day comes, burning like an oven, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Is God Like - Part 1

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 1

    A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I’m drawing God." The teacher paused and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Humility Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 118 ratings
     | 65,763 views

    1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

    It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    Repentence, Rest And Reverberations

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,959 views

    This sermon but challenges us to think about how we are living as the people of God and how we might shake up our thinking, our relationships, and our communities of faith. . . not just for “shaking’s” sake, but because God is prompting us.

    Tonight our theme is REVERBERATIONS…what does it make you think of? Perhaps the younger people in your community who pump up the bass in your neighborhood and shake your windows with their Hip-hop grooves? Well, hopefully, our reflections on REVERBERATIONS will go deeper than that tonight...not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Equipped With Child Like Faith...not Childish Faith

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,422 views

    A sermon that looks explores Jesus teaching that Christians have a childlike...not a childish faith

    This morning I would like you to think about your faith. When is your faith child like and when is it childish? This morning’s Gospel points out there is a difference. There is a difference between child like faith and being childish with our faith. Jesus gives us a child like faith. He wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ingimar DeRidder avatar

    Games

    Contributed by Ingimar Deridder on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    Don’t Play Games with God

    Don’t Play Games with God  The leaders were upset because Jesus would not play their religious games. “But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows. And saying, We have piped unto you and ye have not danced, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational